Meet Madisen Redar
Founder of Madisen Mind & Meaning — dementia consulting and education for families who want understanding, direction, and a steady hand along the way.
About Madisen
Madisen Redar is a dementia care educator and consultant who helps families living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias understand what's happening and what to do next. She brings nearly a decade of clinical experience as a licensed occupational therapist, and through Madisen Mind & Meaning she translates that experience into practical education and guidance that helps families support their loved one with dignity and connection.
She is a Licensed Positive Approach to Care® Certified Dementia Trainer and Certified Dementia Educator, teaching the person-centered approach developed by Teepa Snow. Her clinical background spans hospital-based brain health programs, community rehabilitation, and caregiver-focused care management, giving her a full-circle view of what families need at each stage of the diagnosis.
Teaching, Speaking & Writing
Madisen teaches, speaks, and writes widely on dementia care and brain health. She has led Positive Approach to Care® trainings, facilitated cognitive rehabilitation programs, and presented at conferences and community events on topics including dementia-related behaviors, fitness to drive, and navigating disease progression using the GEMS® model. She also volunteers her time with organizations supporting people affected by Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and Alzheimer's disease.
Why Madisen Mind & Meaning
Through Madisen Mind & Meaning, Madisen brings her expertise directly to families and care partners — translating years of clinical experience into practical, compassionate guidance for navigating one of life's hardest transitions. Her approach is simple: meet people where they are, speak in plain language, and help them feel less alone.
Credentials & Certifications
- Licensed Positive Approach to Care® Certified Dementia Trainer (PAC-CDT/L)
- Licensed Positive Approach to Care® Certified Dementia Educator (PAC-CDE/L)
- Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer
- Certified Dementia Practitioner
- Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist
- Clinical background: Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). Consulting services are non-clinical and are not occupational therapy.
